Bank Interest vs. Mutual Fund Growth
Bank Interest vs. Mutual Fund Growth
The following chart shows the annual return on an investment in five-year increments. If you were to begin saving now, an amount of $100 per month, the following chart details your possible investment return showing a variety of percentages and years.Â
| Annual Return | 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | 20 Years | 25 Years | 
| 1.5% Bank Account | $6,226 | $12,938 | $20,171 | $27,968 | $36,372 | 
| 5.0% Money Market Fund | $6,800 | $15,528 | $26,728 | $41,103 | $59,550 | 
| 10.0% Stock Mutual Fund | $7,743 | $20,484 | $41,447 | $75,936 | $132,683 | 
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Content © Rich Brott, 2011
